My Top Picks: Educational Apps

Technology has become a part of our daily lives, although it can be distracting. There are a number of educational apps out there that allow us to harness the power of technology. Here are some of my favorites broken up by age. Elementary Apps Dr. Seuss’s ABCs: This app allows children to highlight specific words, … Read more

Is an E-Reader the Cure for Dyslexia?

Cure? No. A way to make reading easier? All signs point to “yes.” Studies are showing that the modifications to text that e-readers allow, e.g., changes in spacing and font size, are allowing dyslexic students to read more quickly and accurately, providing them the reading practice they need to improve. Extra-large spacing helps dyslexic students … Read more

Dyslexia: What it is and what to do about it

What do you think of when you hear the word “dyslexia”? Many people think of it as reversing letters and words, but actually that’s a common misconception. In very simple terms dyslexia occurs when a student has a hard time decoding or “sounding out” words. If you think of the word “stop,” for example, dyslexic … Read more

3 Quick Tips for Conquering the SAT

1. Begin with the end in mind: Set a Goal In short, students who score well on the SAT set goals for themselves – students with low scores do not. If you have no idea where you’re trying to go, how are you supposed to get there? We follow this principle in our everyday lives, … Read more

Why Do You Want To Learn?

Here are some of the all time most-used excuses… “I’ll never use that.” “How will this ever help me?” “I don’t care about this!” “Math is boring.” And of course, the eternal…  “Nope, no homework tonight!” The origin of these excuses and all the others like them is found in wanting to learn about a … Read more